I'm unclear if 10% of space can be exempted for this prerequisite. Could someone clarify this? We have a project where we have several retail spaces on the ground floor of an office high rise...

Our building is mostly naturally ventilated. One of the seven floors, however, has a central air system installed that serves three densely occupied conference rooms. Which case (or cases) do we...

we have an existing bldg. remodel project that has received certificate of substantial completion. this project had a very aggressive, ultra-fast track schedule and in order to get everything...

As it says above, achieving this credit without a BAS is difficult. What exactly needs to be done if we don't have a BAS? Is it enough to install temperature and humidity sensors in occupied...

We received our comments back and they questioned our on-site energy use. We have a co-generation unit that takes the methane gas from the landfill to produce energy.

The reviewers...

Question: I am working on a new LEED-NC project in california that is using a modular/prefab construction type with mechanical systems that do not require permits via the T-24 code. The...

Is the assumption that this area is to be designed for parents/students, or for teachers carpooling to work? Depending on the layout of the site, separation of bus drop-off from student drop-off...

Hi all,
I have read your definition of building footprint (Building footprint is the area on a project site used by the building...

75% of "leasable area" makes more sense here.
How do we communicate our suggestions to USGBC. Kindly let me know if there is a way.

Our project site is a winery that directs stormwater to ponds which are later used for irrigation. The only thing is that the ponds are sometimes considerably distant from the LEED building....